2009 Sustainability Award Winner
Winner: Accent Refrigeration Systems
Accent Refrigeration Systems designs, manufactures and installs ultra high efficient refrigeration systems, energy recovery systems and computer control systems for the ice skating industry. They have completed projects on six continents for private, public, university, professional and three Olympic Games as well as a project in progress for the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. Accent Refrigeration Systems was recognized as the finalist of the Marketing Innovation category at the 2001 BC Export Awards.
Finalist: SEI Industries Ltd.
SEI Industries Ltd. specializes in the design, manufacturing, marketing and commissioning of structurally engineered specialty fabrics-based industrial products and related systems to the aviation, remote site logistics supply, environmental and firefighting industries. SEI sells its products into 108 countries around the world and was recognized as the finalist of the Creative Partnering category at the 2002 BC Export Awards and the winner of Manufactured Products at the 2003 BC Export Awards.
Finalist: ABC Recycling
Since 1912, ABC Recycling has been an expert in ferrous and non-ferrous metal recovery. Removing old metal structures and debris from our community for recycling is part of their commitment to contribute to a healthy and sustainable community. The business has passed through the hands of four generations and has continued to grow and flourish.
In 2008, ABC Recycling was named as the Business of the Year by the Burnaby Board of Trade.